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Online orders are getting pricier. From 22 Sept 2025, delivery fees on apps attract 18% GST (on top of 5% GST on food) a...
09/09/2025

Online orders are getting pricier.

From 22 Sept 2025, delivery fees on apps attract 18% GST (on top of 5% GST on food) after the GST Council brought local delivery under Section 9(5).

Platform fees are edging up too; indicative per-order impact if passed through: ~₹2 on Zomato, ~₹2.6 on Swiggy (city/surge dependent).

What it means: platforms will likely mix modest fee hikes with operational tweaks rather than fully absorbing costs.

QSRs with their own fleets avoid the 18% delivery-GST line, and input GST cuts (cheese/sauces/packaging) can lift margins ~70–80 bps—room for promos.

Consumer tip: compare app vs store prices, watch add-ons, consider pickup/direct orders when nearby.

09/09/2025

AI isn’t just another tool; it’s rewriting the rules of marketing. 💡

In conversation with Sir Martin Sorrell, we unpack how AI is upending strategy, storytelling, media buying and measurement—and what brands must do next.

Watch the full conversation: https://youtu.be/N_Bz9GvJshA

US tariff hikes and oil penalties threaten India’s discounted Russian crude, risking a pricier import bill (up to $9bn) ...
08/09/2025

US tariff hikes and oil penalties threaten India’s discounted Russian crude, risking a pricier import bill (up to $9bn) and pressure on pump prices.

Russia supplies ~35% of India’s oil; the 2024–25 energy import bill is ~$160.8bn. Domestic rates held steady thanks to discounts—until now.

Higher crude hits aviation, FMCG, chemicals and cement via fuel, freight and packaging, squeezing margins and stoking inflation.

A forced pivot from Russian barrels would raise costs and test energy security.

India’s fast fashion boom comes with a hidden cost: mountains of textile waste that threaten both our environment and hu...
07/09/2025

India’s fast fashion boom comes with a hidden cost: mountains of textile waste that threaten both our environment and human health. Cheap, trendy clothes are worn just a few times before being discarded, fueling landfill growth, toxic pollution, and worker suffering.

Without urgent systemic change and genuine accountability, the real cost of fast fashion will continue to be paid by those least able to bear it.

Can India balance aspiration with responsibility before it’s too late?

Read Aditi Ray Chowdhury's story in our September issue: How India’s Fast Fashion Boom is Fuelling a Textile Waste Crisis for in-depth understanding and more insights

https://www.outlookbusiness.com/magazine/how-indias-fast-fashion-boom-is-fuelling-a-textile-waste-crisis

Our latest issue is also available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0D9LKT9BR

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Walmart’s $16B Flipkart takeover was a global milestone—but also a wake-up call for India’s startup ecosystem. It highli...
06/09/2025

Walmart’s $16B Flipkart takeover was a global milestone—but also a wake-up call for India’s startup ecosystem. It highlighted how hard it was for local founders to keep control, and a foreign exit became the only path to scale. This moment energised Indian venture capital: as global funds eyed exits, domestic VCs stepped up, aiming to build independent giants that wouldn’t be sidelined by foreign buyouts.

At SEMICON India 2025, eight leading VCs pledged over $1B to deep-tech startups—proof that homegrown funds are now fueling ambitious innovation and keeping the reins in Indian hands. The Flipkart deal was the lesson; today, India’s VCs are the answer.

Read our September cover story for more insights: https://www.outlookbusiness.com/magazine/indian-vcs-scarce-capital-homegrown-startups-swadeshi-tech-economy

Also, check out the September issue, now available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0D9LKT9BR

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🚀 India’s telecom story is at a turning point. From the challenges of 5G monetisation to the risks of relying on global ...
06/09/2025

🚀 India’s telecom story is at a turning point.

From the challenges of 5G monetisation to the risks of relying on global satellite players, telecom expert Parag Kar sits down with Deepsekhar Choudhury, Associate Editor, Outlook Business, to decode the future of connectivity.

🎙️ Tune in to this deep dive on the intersection of technology, business, and geopolitics in Indian telecom. Don’t miss it!

📺 Watch full episode here 👉 https://youtu.be/Bj-Oxi6jfW0

“India’s economic aspirations must be fueled by its own funding infrastructure,” says Gopal Jain, MD & CEO of Gaja Capit...
06/09/2025

“India’s economic aspirations must be fueled by its own funding infrastructure,” says Gopal Jain, MD & CEO of Gaja Capital🚀

In an insightful conversation with Outlook Business, he underscores the urgent need for domestic savings to drive India’s private market evolution.

He shares how the rise of Indian GPs and unlocking domestic LP capital can secure long-term, sustainable growth for the nation — empowering homegrown unicorns, institutional investors, and retail participants alike.

Read the full interview for expert perspectives on the evolution of India’s private-equity landscape and what’s holding it back: https://www.outlookbusiness.com/magazine/govt-must-allow-domestic-savings-to-play-a-greater-role-in-private-markets-says-gopal-jain

Also, check out the September issue, now available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0D9LKT9BR

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Donald J. Trump hit out on social media, claiming the US has “lost” India and Russia to China, and sarcastically wished ...
05/09/2025

Donald J. Trump hit out on social media, claiming the US has “lost” India and Russia to China, and sarcastically wished the three nations a “prosperous future.”

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin, Xi Jinping hosted PM Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin, highlighting the deepening India–Russia–China engagement across energy, security, and trade.

05/09/2025

Investing with values, not just vision ✨

Green Portfolio founder Divam Sharma explains that Shariah funds don’t change their core investment strategies; they remain the same as conventional ones.

The only difference?

Excluding sin stocks while still capturing opportunities across diverse sectors.

🎥 Full video here: https://youtu.be/8rgquJyHLa0

We are honoured to welcome Dr. P. Anbalagan, I.A.S, Secretary (Industries), Government of Maharashtra, as the Guest of H...
05/09/2025

We are honoured to welcome Dr. P. Anbalagan, I.A.S, Secretary (Industries), Government of Maharashtra, as the Guest of Honour at the Nation Builders Excellence Awards 2025. A distinguished IAS officer of the 2001 batch (Maharashtra cadre), Dr. Anbalagan brings with him vast expertise, having graduated in Veterinary Medicine (B.V.Sc.) and a Master’s in Dairying, along with decades of leadership in public service.



Join us for an evening celebrating visionaries, innovators, and leaders shaping India’s growth story.

Date: 18th September 2025
Time: 6 PM onwards
Venue: Hotel Novotel Mumbai International



🚨 GST 2.0 is here! Starting Sept 22, 2025, the tax system will see a massive reset with only two slabs left – 5% & 18%. ...
04/09/2025

🚨 GST 2.0 is here!

Starting Sept 22, 2025, the tax system will see a massive reset with only two slabs left – 5% & 18%.

But that’s not all. A new 40% GST slab has been created exclusively for sin goods & luxury items like pan masala, ci******es, fast food, luxury cars, private jets, and more.

This move is aimed at discouraging harmful consumption while making the tax structure simpler and fairer.

Curious to know what’s inside the 40% list?

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